Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas

Sep 23, 2023

Chester "Glenn" Gabhart age 79 of Osawatomie, KS passed away Saturday September 23, 2023 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission.

Glenn was born on October 25th, 1943 in Harrodsburg, KY to Chester & Lula Gabhart.  Glenn grew up, in and around, Harrodsburg, KY, where he graduated from Harrodsburg High School in Mercer County, KY.  Glenn joined the Navy...

Sep 18, 2023

Gary William Lewis age 83 of Paola, KS passed away Monday September 18, 2023 at Vintage Park of Paola, KS.

Gary was born November 20, 1939 in Syracuse, NY. He was the eldest of five children born to Norman Thomas and Dorthey Lois (Dowd) Lewis. He grew up in Waterville, NY where he graduated with the Waterville...

Sep 3, 2023

Cammie Lee Hines, 61, of Parker, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on September 3rd.

Cammie was born in Salina, KS on June 19, 1962.  The oldest of three daughters that blessed the marriage of Ron and Shirley Cole (Townsend). Cammie was raised in Brookville, KS where she was an avid horseback rider.  She could often be found helping...

Sep 2, 2023

Marie Evelyn Skeens Shelden departed this life on September 2, 2023.  Marie was born July 5, 1918 in Stanton Township, Miami County, Kansas, the second child of William Milton and Hazel Laverne Ricketts Skeens. She attended the rural school at Spring Ridge School District, graduating with other rural students in the county courthouse at Paola, Kansas.  The county superintendent...

Aug 30, 2023

Wava Ilene Carter age 82 of Osawatomie, KS died Wednesday August 30, 2023 at Vintage Park of Osawatomie.

Wava was born March 25, 1941 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Wava was the eldest of six children born to Millard Franklin and Laura Elizabeth (Wood) Wyatt. She grew up in Mt. Sterling, KY until she was 12 and then...

Aug 29, 2023

Rilda Izora Matney Bingaman, 92, passed away peacefully to the arms of the Lord, Tuesday August 29, 2023, in Benton AR. She was born Nov 2, 1930, at home, and was the second of 6 children to Howard Matney and Lola Manchester Matney in Osawatomie KS, where she was raised. Rilda graduated in 1949 from Osawatomie High School. She...

Aug 22, 2023

Cass William Ernest Douglass II age 48 of Fontana, KS died Tuesday August 22, 2023.

Cass was born August 15, 1975 in Englewood, CO. He was the second of three children born to Cass William Ernest I and Deborah (Livingston) Douglass. Cass attended school at Anadarko, Oklahoma where he graduated with the class of 1993.

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Aug 19, 2023

Lois Mae Merritt age 88 of Osawatomie, KS died Saturday August 19, 2023 at Lifecare Center of Osawatomie.

Lois was born August 28, 1934 in Kansas City, KS. She was one of three born to Paul Willis and Mable Irene (Leaton) Merrit. She grew up in Kansas City, KS. Graduating with the Rosedale High School Class of...

Aug 18, 2023

Debbie Shell Henson age 50 of Osawatomie, KS died Friday August 18, 2023 at her home.

Debbie was born March 11, 1973 in Wichita, KS. She was the youngest born to Loren “Rocky” and Patty Jo (Randall) Henson. She grew up in Garden City, Kansas. Debbie graduated from Holcomb High School with the Class of 1991. She...

Aug 17, 2023

Roger Allen Barker age 74 of Paola, KS died Thursday August 17, 2023 at his home.

Roger was born June 25, 1949 in Osawatomie, KS. Son of Robert Dean and Dorothy Maxine (Conrad) Barker. He attended Osawatomie High School, graduating with the class of 1967. On January 21, 1968, Roger enlisted in the United States Navy. He...

Aug 14, 2023

Jefferson Perky Cole age 70 of Richmond, KS formerly of Osawatomie died Monday August 14, 2023 at his home surround by his wife and daughters.

Jeff was born June 23, 1953 in Paola, KS. He was one of six born to Jefferson Irvin “Perkey” and Dorothy Louise (Veilbig) Cole. Jeff grew up in Osawatomie where he attended...

Aug 11, 2023

Suzanne Bea Hood age 81 of Osawatomie, KS passed away Friday August 11, 2023 at her home.

Suzanne was born January 5, 1942 in Albia, IA. She was the younger of two born to John William and Mary Evelyn (Newell) Foulkes. She attended school in Albia and graduated from Albia High School. After high school, Suzanne attended...

Aug 1, 2023

Rita Faye Hayden age 90 of Butler, MO died Tuesday August 1, 2023 at Medicalodge of Butler, where she lived the last 10 years.

Rita was born October 19, 1932 in Kansas City, MO. She was the youngest of eight children born to Joseph Alexander and Minnie Ethel (Morrow) Cortner. Rita grew up in Osawatomie where she...

Jul 19, 2023

“My Little Annala” is what her mama called her, Anni (Friedl) Kennedy age 84 of Osawatomie, KS died Wednesday July 19, 2023 at Olathe Hospice House.

Anni was born October 6, 1938 in Nuremberg, Germany. She was the daughter of Michael Friedl and Herman & Margaret (Albrecht) Markert. Anni grew up and attended school in Nuremberg. After...

Jul 16, 2023

Robert (Bob) Lee Smith age 88 of Paola, KS died Sunday July 16, 2023 at North Point Nursing.

Bob was born May 25, 1935 in Kansas City, MO. Son of Willis and Alberta Faye (Foster) Smith. He attended school at Osawatomie where he graduated with the class of 1953.

After high school, Bob enlisted in...

Jul 16, 2023

Donna Nickell Memorial Fund

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Donna Jane Nickell age 75 of Osawatomie, KS died Sunday July 16, 2023 at Olathe Medical Center.

Donna was born March 18, 1948 in Garnett, KS. She was the third of five children born to Donald Dale and Barbara Jean (Adams) Meeker. She attended school in Garnett and...

Jul 12, 2023

Frances A. McCourt age 81 of Lane, KS passed away July 12, 2023 at Olathe Hospice House.

Frances Adrienne Edgeworth born June 13, 1942 in Houston, Harris County, Texas to Bobbie Fay Minshew and Donald Mark Edgeworth. She moved with her family to Paola, Kansas in 1949 where she attended school and graduated from Paola High School...

Jul 6, 2023

In honoring Melissa’s wishes, there will be no formal services.

Celebration of Life at the Osawatomie Lake Shelter House Saturday October 28, 2023. Arrival begins: 3:30 pm, Reading: 4:00 pm. BBQ served: 5:00pm-dark. Bring Lawn chairs if able and pray for a sunny fall day!!

Melissa Anne Kitchen age 36 of...

Jun 30, 2023

Memorials are to the Eddy-Birchard funeral home to help with cost of the service.

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Joe Reifer age 57 of Paola, KS passed away Friday June 30, 2023 at Medical Lodge of Paola.

Joe was born September 13, 1965 in Red Lodge, Montana. He was the fifth of six children born to Benjamin...

Jun 26, 2023

Memorials are to the Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home to help with the final expenses.

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Vincent Jay Jameson age 55 of Paola, KS died Monday June 26, 2023 at his home.

Vincent was born October 5, 1967 in Kansas City, KS. Born to Vernon Jay and Geraldine Kay (Martin) Jameson. He grew up in...